Two in three bosses at FTSE 350 firms not trained to deal with cyber attack
A new report highlighting the scale of the cyber security and data protection challenge in the UK is warning that two in three bosses at Britain’s biggest businesses are not trained to deal with a cyber attack.
Future Water Association launches water sector cyber security survey
Leading business support organisation Future WaterAssociation, in partnership with Waterbriefing, is launching a major survey on the growing challenges surrounding cyber security in the water sector.
Government launches UK cyber security industry survey
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) is running a survey to gather data on the UK's cyber security industry.
Black & Veatch: is the water industry undervaluing cybersecurity?
Following on from the publication of Black & Veatch’s Strategic Directions 2017 Water Industry Report, the consultancy has raised the issue of whether the water industry is currently undervaluing cybersecurity.
Work starts on £20m Severn Trent Green Power Spondon AD facility
Jones Celtic BioEnergy has started work on the construction of a new £20 million biowaste anaerobic digestion (AD) facility located next to the Severn Trent Water sewage works at Spondon in Derby.
EU project makes tools available to forecast impact of extreme weather on food security
A € 2.6m+ EU-funded project has developed new modelling tools to better forecast the impact of extreme weather on agricultural production in Europe and beyond – the MODEXTREME software tools are available without restriction to the public under the creative commons licence.
NWG Innovation Festival generates ideas for new era of services infrastructure
Community-led infrastructure upgrades and closer working between companies that deliver amenities through underground networks could help to improve services and reduce roadworks, according to industry experts who took part in Northumbrian Water Group’s week-long NWG Innovation Festival.
Wessex Water and Bath University in pioneering algae trial
A pioneering collaborative research project between Wessex Water and the University of Bath is investigating using algae as a natural and sustainable way to treat wastewater.
NI Water uses unmanned drone boat for reservoir inspection
NI Water is planning to use an unmanned waterborne vehicle to carry out underwater inspections of reservoirs.
Suppliers invited to pitch to NI Water at innovation event
Suppliers interested in pitching their innovative technology, product or service to key stakeholders in the water and wastewater sector are being invited to attend an informative and interactive event hosted by NI Water in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland in September.
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King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury.
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